Shiancoe is a good TE that played with a few bad QBs. When he had a good one, he produced some good numbers. I'm kind of surprised he'd come sign in NE and take a chance on not being on a roster come week 1.

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I was surprised he'd sign here, too. NE's offense has to be very appealing to a TE, though. He knows if he can show the ability to produce he will see action.

I like the signing for us, as Gronk was injured and Hernandez can't stay healthy. Shiancoe could be an excellent depth signing for us to fill in admirably for either guy. He's probably a mix of the two, tbh. I wouldn't be surprised to see 4 TEs on the roster this season, especially since Hernandez is essentially a WR, anyway.

Shiancoe is a pickup that I like, it's a pretty good bargain if I am not mistaken and like Elvis said he is a good insurance policy for Gronk and Hernandez. There is a possiblity he doesn't make it but I think he will.

Joseph Addai was released after he failed a physical. Does anyone know who's still out there at RB?

I think they go with what they have now. Ridley and Vereen will get the bulk of snaps and Woody will get his. Bolden is a darkhorse to make the roster but right now I think they will carry 4 TEs, 3 RBs and a FB like Larsen.

I think they go with what they have now. Ridley and Vereen will get the bulk of snaps and Woody will get his. Bolden is a darkhorse to make the roster but right now I think they will carry 4 TEs, 3 RBs and a FB like Larsen.

Daniel Fells is on PUP, so New England could realistically keep him there for the first six weeks and carry Bolden in addition.

Hightower seems to be fitting in right away. He's practically wrecking receivers when they come out for a route.

Very little is being said about Wilson.

Jake Bequette has been struggling.

Alfonzo Dennard has shown flashes but has been hurt the past few days with a hamstring injury that he suffered on late Friday.

I have actually heard that Wilson has been very solid throughout camp, nothing flashy, but then again we don't need flashy back there. He has an uphill battle to break the starting rotation early with Chung and Gregory, however he certainly seems to be the first reserve in and has come in for big nickel situations from what I've heard.

Hightower seems to be the guy getting the biggest plaudits at the minute from the rookies. He is killing WRs and RBs in drills and has looked pretty good in coverage too.

Jones seems to be as expected. He is very powerful and at times looks great but needs to become a bit more polished and consistent.

Dennard looked good with the play in front of him but got beaten deep at times then got hurt.

I am so pumped that we have Hightower, he just needs to stay healthy. If he can do that I think he will make a huge impact right away. Jones will be a big time player for us but I think everyone is tempering their expectations for him a bit as he is a little raw. It wouldn't shock me to see him come out and have a huge rookie year though, with his talent and coachability it could definitely happen.

I am so pumped that we have Hightower, he just needs to stay healthy. If he can do that I think he will make a huge impact right away. Jones will be a big time player for us but I think everyone is tempering their expectations for him a bit as he is a little raw. It wouldn't shock me to see him come out and have a huge rookie year though, with his talent and coachability it could definitely happen.

Hightower is a boss! And another year removed from his knee injury he should be back at his explosive best.

You don't often see a guy who is 6'4 270lbs who can play multiple positions at LB on all 3 downs.

Hightower and a healthy Spikes should also really help Mayo out. The guy has been forced into a horrible role for his skills the last few years. Mayo shouldn't be the guy taking on OGs and FBs yet there has been no one else to do it. Now there are two huge guys who love playing down hill and this should let Mayo roam around and make plays.

I really hope so. He seems like someone who can contribute in NE. He has nice size and good, but not elite, athleticism. He's smart and versatile and can play on ST. Overall I think everyone just overreacted when we took him in the second because he was on no one's radar at the time. However, I think BB has earned the benefit of the doubt on these things.

Jones and Hightower gives me wood. If Jones fulfills his potential and Hightower becomes that downhill physical presence at LB that we've been needing I think that this defense can make a pretty big jump in 2012. I'm not saying that they'll be a top 10 unit, but top 20 isn't out of the realm of possibility either. Especially considering our schedule this year.

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